The Asian-Pacific
Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary minor in the study of Asian and
Pacific
Island
cultures.

The minor in
Asian-Pacific Studies is designed for students seeking to either complement
their studies of other civilizations and cultures, or to pursue graduate study,
travel, foreign service, or international business. It
is structured to provide an understanding of the social, political, and
cultural aspects of
Asia and the Pacific
through courses in Asian and Pacific history, politics, art, literature,
language, popular culture and philosophy.

Features

The University is
located in a unique area at the nexus of the international ports of
Los Angeles and
Long
Beach. Numerous corporations in
Los
Angeles and
Orange counties
represent the increasing importance of
America
's Asian-Pacific relations.

The California State
University International Programs make available to students, who would like to
have firsthand knowledge
of Asia, an opportunity to study at
Waseda
University
(Japan),
Yonsei
University (Korea),
National
Taiwan
University (Taiwan)
and
National
TsingHua
University
(Taiwan).

Academic Advisement

Program
coordinator will help students plan their course of study to fulfill
requirements for an Asian-Pacific Studies Program minor.

Students should see
the coordinator upon first entering CSU Dominguez Hills, at the beginning of
their junior year or, at least at the beginning of their senior year.

Career Opportunities

In a world that is
increasingly dependent upon international cooperation and trade, career
opportunities for those with a background in Asian-Pacific Studies are numerous
and varied.

One course in an Asian-Pacific language subject to approval
of the program coordinator (3)

B. Upper Division Requirements (9 units): Select three courses from the following. Up to 9
units can be selected from the recommended courses list and up to three units
can be selected from the elective courses list.

The credit value
for each course in semester units is indicated for each term by a number in
parentheses following the title. For course availability, please see the list
of tentative course offerings in the current Class Schedule.

Lower Division

APP 101 Introduction
to Asian-Pacific Studies (3).

Basic themes and key issues in
Asia
and the Pacific region.
Multi-disciplinary survey of art, literature, philosophy, religion, politics,
and society. Background to understanding tradition and change in the region,
and introduction to the multicultural roots of Asian-Pacific Americans.

APP 212 Introduction
to Comparative Ethnic and Global Studies (3).

Explores the lived experiences of the three Ethnic/Global communities
in the
United States
and their place of origin. Examines the socio-cultural dynamics in Africana,
Asian-Pacific and Chicano/Latino communities.

APP 295 Special Topics in Asian-Pacific
Studies (3).

A study of selected topics or issues in
Asian-Pacific Studies. Repeatable for a maximum of six units for credit.

Examination of Asian-Pacific cultures and history through art, music,
and written and oral literatures. Contributions of past and present artists and
writers to the establishment of cultural identities.

APP 322 Values and Communication of
Asian-Pacific Cultures (3).

Analysis of basic values and societal outlooks unique to various
Asian-Pacific groups. Evaluation of verbal and nonverbal communication modes
for cross-cultural understanding.

APP 331 Japanese Comics and Animation (3).

Focusing on Japanese comics and animation, this course examines the
contemporary transnational flows of culture and their implications. It also explores
how the existing power relations between the East/West center/periphery and
men/women are reflected and challenged in the production and dissemination of
Japanese comics and animation.

APP 333 East Asian Culture
and Society in Cinema (3).

Through critical analyses of films, this course will explore various
aspects of East Asian societies including history, cultural traditions,
socioeconomic transformations, politics, identity, gender and generational
relations. It will also examine the issue of ethnic/racial/national/gender
representation in East Asian cinema and its implications.

APP 395 Special Topics in Asian-Pacific Studies
(3).

Prerequisite:
Consent of program coordinator.

An intensive study of an issue,
concept
or theme in Asian-Pacific Studies. Repeatable for a maximum of six units for
credit.

APP 490 Seminar: Asian-Pacific
Issues (3).

Prerequisites:
APP 301 and APP 321.

Capstone experience in Asian-Pacific concentration. In-depth study and
project development of historical or current issues confronting Asian-Pacific
populations. Three hours of seminar per week.

APP 494 Independent Study
(1-3).

Independent study of a particular topic in Asian/Pacific Studies,
relating two or more disciplines, such as anthropology, art, education,
history, languages, music, philosophy, politics, or sociology under the
direction of an Asian/Pacific Studies Program faculty member. Repeatable
course.

APP 495 Selected Topics (3).

An intensive study
of selected topics or issues in Asian-Pacific studies.